The terms sunblock and sunscreen are often used interchangeably to refer to topical skin care products that protect the skin against UV rays. Do they mean the same thing? Though many of us are familiar with the term sunblock, the word is falling out of favor because it can be misleading. Sunblock is often used… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream and Dr Hauschka Cleansing Milk are two cleansers that fit my recommendations for what to look for in a good skin cleanser: Gentle Do not strip away natural oils Soap free While it shouldn’t be difficult to formulate a cleanser with these specifications, many brands miss the mark adding soaps and… Read more »
Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream and Dr Hauschka Cleansing Milk are two cleansers that fit my recommendations for what to look for in a good skin cleanser: Gentle Do not strip away natural oils Soap free While it shouldn’t be difficult to formulate a cleanser with these specifications, many brands miss the mark adding soaps and… Read more »
If you’ve heard about alpha lipoic acid and its use as an active ingredient in skin care preparations, then it’s one ingredient that you’re probably not only curious about, but have possibly also already tried. An enzyme with good antioxidant activity when applied topically to skin, alpha lipoic acid also delivers antioxidant benefits when taken… Read more »
If you’ve heard about alpha lipoic acid and its use as an active ingredient in skin care preparations, then it’s one ingredient that you’re probably not only curious about, but have possibly also already tried. An enzyme with good antioxidant activity when applied topically to skin, alpha lipoic acid also delivers antioxidant benefits when taken… Read more »
As cough and cold season approaches, many of us exercise more diligence about the hygiene involved in reducing the spread of infection. Many manufacturers would have us running to the drugstore to load up on antibacterial soaps, gels and sprays, but your doctor may be advising that hand washing alone is enough. Different professionals will… Read more »
As cough and cold season approaches, many of us exercise more diligence about the hygiene involved in reducing the spread of infection. Many manufacturers would have us running to the drugstore to load up on antibacterial soaps, gels and sprays, but your doctor may be advising that hand washing alone is enough. Different professionals will… Read more »
A recent article in The Telegraph, a local British newspaper, discusses the link between sunscreen and Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists are speculating that nanoparticles, tiny particles found in sunscreens and many skin care products, may be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. What Are Nanoparticles? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website, the… Read more »
A recent article in The Telegraph, a local British newspaper, discusses the link between sunscreen and Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists are speculating that nanoparticles, tiny particles found in sunscreens and many skin care products, may be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. What Are Nanoparticles? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website, the… Read more »
If you’ve been thinking of trying to reduce the amount of chemicals in your world, then this summer, you may be tempted to try a natural sunscreen. But is your ‘natural sunscreen’ really natural? When it comes to the word natural, there isn’t a term in the skin care industry that is open to more… Read more »
If you’ve been thinking of trying to reduce the amount of chemicals in your world, then this summer, you may be tempted to try a natural sunscreen. But is your ‘natural sunscreen’ really natural? When it comes to the word natural, there isn’t a term in the skin care industry that is open to more… Read more »
Advances in skin care are always welcome; that’s why precious metals and minerals like diamonds, platinum, silver and gold are making a splash in skin care products. Touting anti-aging and antioxidant benefits, these new skin care products don’t come cheap. Silver has been used in skin care for many years for its antibacterial and healing… Read more »
Advances in skin care are always welcome; that’s why precious metals and minerals like diamonds, platinum, silver and gold are making a splash in skin care products. Touting anti-aging and antioxidant benefits, these new skin care products don’t come cheap. Silver has been used in skin care for many years for its antibacterial and healing… Read more »